Today is the 3rd day of food tracking. I was over the first day because I started later in the day. It's really freeing to do it, knowing that you have to look at it. Today is day #3 w/o wine. Funny, I don't even miss my daily evening refreshmen... Read more

Just read a couple of my old blogs. Was I negative or what. Always focused on the what-if's and should haves. In 2014 I am changing the pattern of my responses. I will not "try" to lose these last 25 lbs, I will lose them. I will also give up sw... Read more

It's exactly 4 months since my WLS. I have lost about 46 lbs, but now am struggling. I have found I do not have the reactions some have to alcohol and sweets. I am trying to give them up to lose the last 20 or 30 pounds I have to lose. I need su... Read more

Week 1 of Carb lovers down and a 5 lb loss. I actually enjoy the foods. It's much like SP...whole foods, fruit, grains, some meat. I am so happy this morning. All of my vacation weight is gone. I feel good and healthy. My blood sugar is better. ... Read more

I suck at goal reaching. I can set them just fine but I never reach any. I am lazy? Unmotivated? No, just unsure of how to proceed. I have read the SP articles on goal setting and still don't get how to reach them. I want to lose 50 lbs. OK, 10 ... Read more

Today I read a Spark People Reflections. It made me think of my basic character. When I was a child, I tried to climb a tree. Not athletic by any means, I thought I would give it a shot. Two faltering steps up, I gave up. I said, "I don"t like t... Read more

The week end is finally here. I got on the scale this morning and was happily surprised. I am down a pound from Monday. Always a motivator. I feel rested and and well. My grandson is here as is his dad. I am enjoying them immensely. Planning din... Read more

For some reason today, I feel extremely energized in my quest for improved health. Perhaps it's the sun or perhaps it's my thoughts. I was on program with food yesterday which always gives me a boost. I found a recipe for yellow squash (which I ... Read more

I hear these words over and over in my head. All through my childhood and teen years, this was the song I heard from my grandmother. That and that I was never good enough or as good as???? I listened and I learned. I learned how words like this ... Read more

Where does satisfaction come from? Or where doesn't it come from? I have always found satisfaction in food, often stuffing myself to the point of explosion just because something tasted good or I wanted it. Yesterday, I found out it really doesn... Read more

I have been really slacking off with everything. Too lazy for words. I haven't been on SP, posted, blogged in I don't know when. I also haven't been too faithful with logging, eating well or exercising. I have no reason, just didn't feel like it... Read more

There is always something to worry about. Husband has a problem with his vocal cords, daughter needs a colonoscopy, my knees are killing me and I am depressed. OK. Is this a reason to eat like there is no tomorrow? Nope. And I am not. I have bee... Read more

There is always something to worry about. Husband has a problem with his vocal cords, daughter needs a colonoscopy, my knees are killing me and I am depressed. OK. Is this a reason to eat like there is no tomorrow? Nope. And I am not. I have bee... Read more

Outside my window it's raining. Inside my home it's sunny for the first time since Chloe died. My daughter Kristen called this morning. She heard of a 3-4 yr. old Yorkie who needs a home because his mommy is sick. After talking it over with DH, ... Read more

I hear voices n my head. No, not real ones. My own negative ones, shouting at, degrading and hurting me. I can't seem to stop them. Last night at work I caught a glimpse of myself passing a window. Immediately they started: You look like a fat p... Read more